Theatrical Rights Worldwide is proud to announce representation of THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN: A NOVEL SYMPHONY, adapted by Marsha Norman from E.B. White’s novel, with music by Jason Robert Brown. This exhilarating symphonic concert experience for young people and their families is now available for performance by your orchestra.
Category: Off-West End / Off-Broadway
Falling For Eve
Creation is going exactly according to plan: Eve, curious about what lies beyond the garden, and positively perplexed with the idea of something that’s forbidden, eats the apple. Then Adam…doesn’t. Eden, we have a problem. How exactly God is going to get his children together so they can create the human race is anybody’s guess. At times hilarious, at times poignant, FALLING FOR EVE is an unconventional retelling of the world’s first love story. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, the first couple doesn’t get to happily ever after until they finally realise that paradise isn’t a place at all. As Adam ultimately tells Eve, “Paradise is You.”
Zanna, Don’t!
Welcome to Heartsville High, set in a world where everyone is gay—well, almost everyone! The big-man-on-campus is the chess champion, and the captain of the football team is made cool by being cast as the lead in the school musical. The students write a controversial show called Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell about straight people in the military, which becomes the catalyst for a young man and woman to fall in love. Enter Zanna, a magical, musical fairy who, with a wave of his wand, creates perfect matches and spreads love throughout the school.
This musical comedy isn’t just fun and quirky; it’s a timely exploration of love, identity, and societal norms. In a world where LGBTQ+ issues continue to be front and centre, ZANNA, DON’T! offers a refreshing, imaginative take on relationships and acceptance, making it not only an entertaining experience but also a piece that resonates with today’s audiences. With catchy tunes, witty dialogue, and an empowering message, ZANNA, DON’T! celebrates love in all its forms and invites everyone to embrace their true selves.
Striking 12
Inspired, in part, by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Match Girl, it tells the story of a grumpy, overworked New Yorker who resolves to spend New Year’s Eve alone in his apartment when an unexpected visitor brings some much-needed cheer. The evening springs to life through an eclectic score that combines pop, rock, jazz, showtunes, and more.
Illyria
In this musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT, the Bard’s beloved comedy is brought to life with a vibrant and contemporary musical score, sharp wit, and heartfelt emotion. After a shipwreck separates Viola from her twin brother Sebastian, she disguises herself as the page Cesario to serve Duke Orsino. Chaos ensues when Viola falls for Orsino, who pines for Countess Olivia—who, in turn, falls for Cesario. Meanwhile, Olivia’s household becomes a hotbed of pranks and mistaken identity, with the pompous Malvolio hilariously duped by his fellow servants. As confusion peaks and identities unravel, love, laughter, and joyful reunions take center stage in this spirited reimagining of Shakespeare’s greatest comedy.
I Love You Because
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a charming, modern-day reimagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, set against the backdrop of bustling New York City. This witty and heartfelt musical follows an uptight, rule-bound greeting card writer whose world is upended when he meets a free-spirited photographer with a mind of her own. As their unlikely romance unfolds—mirroring the sparks and clashes of Austen’s beloved characters—they navigate love, misunderstandings, and the meddling of their delightfully eccentric friends and siblings.
With humor, heart, and a touch of Regency sensibility in a contemporary world, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE celebrates the idea that true love isn’t about perfection, but about embracing each other’s flaws—because of, not in spite of, them.
Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits
Newly revised by its original creator, Gerard Alessandrini, this legendary long-running Off-Broadway musical revue delivers a hilarious, razor-sharp send-up of Broadway’s biggest hits and brightest stars. With ingenious parodies, rapid-fire comedy, and a deep affection for the art form, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY gleefully skewers iconic shows, unforgettable performers, and beloved songwriters in a fast-paced evening of pure theatrical joy.
A proven global crowd-pleaser, this flexible, actor-driven revue is ideal for companies of all sizes. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is the perfect addition to any season looking for a hit that celebrates the magic, music, and madness of Broadway.
bare
BARE is a powerful, contemporary rock musical that follows a group of high school seniors at an all-boys Catholic boarding school in the 1990’s as they navigate the complex terrain of self-discovery, love, and identity. At the heart of the story are Jason and Peter, two students who grapple with their forbidden love while contending with the oppressive expectations of their religious school, their peers, and their families. As they search for acceptance, the students wrestle with their beliefs, their desires, and the weight of societal pressures, all while confronting their personal fears and hopes for the future.
BARE is an exploration of sexuality, mental health, and the longing for connection, set against a backdrop of soaring melodies and emotional ballads. The musical’s score, with its mix of pop, rock, and heartfelt anthems, speaks directly to the hearts of today’s audience—offering a blend of emotional depth and unforgettable music that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in.